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education
Opinion: Shared Governance Is Crumbling
Academic freedom is about the freedom to choose: the freedom to research this problem and not that one, to consider or advance one argument in...
chronicle.com
- 30 days ago
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education
Supporters of fired Cobb County Basketball coaches pack school board meeting
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — It was standing room only at the Cobb County School Board meeting on Thursday night. Dozens of people packed the board room...
wsbtv.com
- 30 days ago
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education
'The Kite Runner' author hits back after book banned in MN high school
Gov. Tim Walz and his DFL colleagues in the state Legislature have touted a law passed in 2024 that “banned book bans.” But school districts in...
rawstory.com
- 30 days ago
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education
Part I: Indian Education as a Constitutional Right
Guest Opinion. PART I of 3 It may surprise many to learn that education is not explicitly a direct Constitutional right for most Americans. However,...
nativenewsonline.net
- 30 days ago
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education
Illiterate high school graduates suing school districts as Ivy League professor warns of 'deeper problem'
Two high school graduates who say they can't read or write are suing their respective public school systems, arguing they were not given the free...
foxnews.com
- 30 days ago
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education
$ 1B in federal cuts could put a ‘dent’ in Georgia’s school food offerings. What to know.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently slashed more than $ 1 billion in federal spending, including eliminating two programs that helped Georgia...
macon.com
- 30 days ago
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education / learning / teaching
How Teachers Can Judge the Credibility of Research (Opinion)
We teachers are bombarded with “research-backed” this or “evidence-supported” that. Maybe we have the time to read it and maybe we don’t. But what...
edweek.org
- 30 days ago
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education
DfE lifts sanctions against Chasidic school in Stamford Hill - The Jewish Chronicle
The Department for Education has lifted sanctions against a Chasidic boys’ primary school in Stamford Hill which had prevented it from admitting new...
thejc.com
- 30 days ago
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education
Facing anti-DEI investigations, colleges cut ties with nonprofit targeted by conservatives
Until recently, it was a little-known program to help Black and Latino students pursue business degrees. But in January, conservative strategist...
phillytrib.com
- 30 days ago
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education
Local school district’s proposed $ 400M levy garnering mixed reactions
KETTERING — A local school district proposed a $ 400 Million levy at a meeting last night that has garnered some mixed reactions. [DOWNLOAD: Free...
whio.com
- 30 days ago
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education
Tennessee’s measles vaccination rate remains low as the virus spreads nationally
Tennessee’s measles vaccination rate is much lower than it needs to be for community protection. To reach so-called “herd immunity,” 95% of...
wkms.org
- 30 days ago
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education
Senate Passes Ten Commandments Bill
Every Republican in the Texas Senate on Wednesday voted to pass a bill that would mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in all elementary...
reformaustin.org
- 30 days ago
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education
'They're playing politics with my little boy': What Department of Education cuts mean for one mum
When Rebecca, a 48-year-old mother from Michigan, needed help for her disabled son, she turned to the US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights....
bbc.com
- 30 days ago
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education
Mall of America and Sea Life not liable in child’s 30-foot fall
Jeff Day at the Star Tribune reports: “A Hennepin County civil jury determined Thursday that the Mall of America and Sea Life Aquarium are not...
minnpost.com
- 30 days ago
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education
How Lancaster County leaders plan to push school, road bonds after voters rejected them
Lancaster County voters who rejected a school bond referendum and a new road improvement tax last fall are likely to see new plans for both —...
heraldonline.com
- 30 days ago
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education
Jason Adkins: Measuring the economic impact of the Catholic Church in Minnesota
The Catholic Church has long been a cornerstone of Minnesota’s communities, supporting families, providing spiritual guidance, and serving the...
twincities.com
- 30 days ago
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education
Kilian: Can Wausau elementary school closures escape the “disruption effect”?
In January, the Wausau School Board voted unanimously to consolidate the district, which will result in the closure of four local elementary schools....
wausaupilotandreview.com
- 30 days ago
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education / learning
AI tools may weaken critical thinking skills by encouraging cognitive offloading, study suggests
A new study published in the journal Societies suggests that frequent reliance on artificial intelligence tools may negatively affect critical...
psypost.org
- 30 days ago
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education
University of California to no longer require diversity statements in faculty hiring
The University of California will no longer require diversity statements for faculty applicants, university leaders announced. The change comes as...
edsource.org
- 30 days ago
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education
Boston School Committee votes to close 4 schools, merge 2 others
The Boston School Committee voted late Thursday night to close four schools in the city and merge two more, despite pleas from teachers and parents...
boston25news.com
- 30 days ago
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education
SC resolution would forgive Helene make-up days. Only one district needs it.
COLUMBIA — A school district that missed days because of Hurricane Helene could avoid making them up under a resolution proposed in the state...
scdailygazette.com
- 30 days ago
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education
A Little Girl Vanished on Her Way to Kindergarten. Decades Later, Her Neighbor Made a Chilling Admission
A man who pleaded guilty last month to the rape, kidnapping and murder of a 5-year-old girl in a 1982 cold case has been sentenced to...
aol.com
- 30 days ago
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education
'No More Cuts': Colorado Teachers Rally for Quality Education
Thousands of teachers and allies rallied at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver Thursday to demand that officials stop diverting money meant for...
commondreams.org
- 30 days ago
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education
Riots break out at Ankara university campus after Erdogan rival detained
Riots broke out at the campus of Ankara's Middle East Technical University as students protested against the detention of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Thousands have...
france24.com
- 30 days ago
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education
Ryan Walters settlement, Stitt supports DOGE cuts, Catholic charter school and more
This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and former House Democratic Leader Emily...
kosu.org
- 30 days ago
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education
Rep. Adams stands against attempt to close down the Education Department
By Kaleb Harmon Office of Congresswoman Alma S. Adams Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Higher Education...
afro.com
- 30 days ago
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education
New Walmart shooting case hearings scheduled in April, EPISD to lose 64 students amid campus closures
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics...
elpasomatters.org
- 30 days ago
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education
Kansas City Public Schools finds itself embroiled in a DEI fight
Black children do better in school if during their academic journey they can connect with a teacher who looks like them.The same goes for...
missouriindependent.com
- 30 days ago
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education
SC teacher arrested after shoving 10-year-old boy against gym wall, sheriff says
A teacher at South Carolina elementary school has been arrested and placed on administrative leave after allegedly shoving a 10-year-old boy into a...
heraldonline.com
- 30 days ago
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education
High school students with autism gain college mentors in NYC program
The Making Mentors program empowers college students with autism to provide representation for and build community with high school mentees....
k12dive.com
- 30 days ago
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education
Who’s really hurting the UW?
Joe Gow didn’t hurt anybody or anything. In fact, as the longest-serving chancellor in the UW System, his La Crosse campus was one of...
isthmus.com
- 30+ days ago
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education
The Curious Case Of Kash Patel’s Law School Education
There’s a new sheriff, or at least FBI director, in town. Despite the infamy of his public enemies list, Kash Patel was recently confirmed...
abovethelaw.com
- 30+ days ago
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education
Legislation altering how ELL students factor into sports classifications for Alabama public schools passes House committee
A bill that would change how public schools classify students for athletic competition advanced through the Alabama House Education Policy Committee...
yellowhammernews.com
- 30+ days ago
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education
Ted Cruz funds ads supporting pro-voucher lawmakers
The ads praise 14 Texas Republicans, including House Speaker Dustin Burrows, for their support of education savings accounts. WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted...
texastribune.org
- 30+ days ago
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education / learning / teaching
Teaching Science & Reading Together Yields Double Benefits for Learning
Kowalski: New study finds elementary school students retain literacy skills, build background knowledge & gain a better understanding of complex texts...
the74million.org
- 30+ days ago
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education
Victims of UCLA Mob Attack Sue to “Hold the Aggressors Accountable”
Pro- Palestine protesters at UCLA who were attacked by a mob allege that the school did little to stop nearly five hours of violence. In...
theintercept.com
- 30+ days ago
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education
Border czar Tom Homan and DeSantis bash Congress during immigration roundtable
From left to right: New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Border Czar Tom Homan, and Chad Wolf, former acting...
floridaphoenix.com
- 30+ days ago
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education / how-to / teaching
How to rethink education in the age of AI
As a father of two young kids, I constantly think about how to provide my girls with the best possible education. We live in a...
bigthink.com
- 30+ days ago
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education / learning / teaching
‘Sold a Story’: 6 Takeaways from Deep Dive into Literacy in Steubenville, Ohio
Pondiscio: Three new episodes of Emily Hanford’s groundbreaking podcast have a lot to teach about following evidence and sticking with what works I’ve...
the74million.org
- 30+ days ago
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education
A parents group is challenging an Ohio school district’s pronoun policy. Here’s what to know
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal appeals court in Cincinnati will hear arguments Wednesday in a legal dispute that pits a suburban Ohio school...
pbs.org
- 30+ days ago
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education
‘You will lose teachers over this’: Teachers largely oppose CMSD school calendar cuts
Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) CEO Warren Morgan has recommended that the district cut alternative and extended calendars at nearly...
signalcleveland.org
- 30+ days ago
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education
Gun found in backpack of student at Los Angeles area middle school
An investigation is underway after a gun was found in the backpack of a student at a school in Manhattan Beach, the local school district...
ktla.com
- 30+ days ago
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education
In Red States, Rural Voters Are Leading the Resistance to School Vouchers
Kristina Reser-Jaynes can still recall a time when she’d never heard of school vouchers. Then, a few years ago, the Kickapoo school district in...
barnraisingmedia.com
- 30+ days ago
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education / technology
Sam Altman says students should master AI tools the way his generation learned to code
Sam Altman is ramping up his advice for students preparing to enter a workforce that's increasingly automating coding: master AI tools. "The obvious tactical thing...
businessinsider.com
- 30+ days ago
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education / learning / teaching
This Newark teacher helps his students apply the ‘universal language’ of math to the real world
El Houcin Houssam was always fascinated by mathematics and thought he would take his number skills into the financial services industry. But it turned...
chalkbeat.org
- 30+ days ago
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education
Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Are in Limbo
The Education Department says payment plan applications could be back online as soon as next week. Millions of borrowers – and the federal government...
notus.org
- 30+ days ago
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education
Columbia, I want my money back
As a Palestinian student, my time at Columbia University has been marked by fear, uncertainty and intimidation. On March 5, I watched dozens of police officers –...
aljazeera.com
- 30+ days ago
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education / innovation / learning / science / technology
The case for expanding the definition of intelligence
For centuries, we’ve generally defined intelligence as the ability to solve problems quickly. But is that definition too narrow? What if intelligence...
bigthink.com
- 30+ days ago
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education
Hundreds of teachers rally to protect schools at the Colorado Capitol as lawmakers look for cuts
Thousands of people — including hundreds of teachers from districts across Colorado — descended on the Capitol on Thursday demanding that state...
coloradosun.com
- 30+ days ago
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education
Alabama State Board of Education considers $ 90,000 raise for Superintendent Eric Mackey
The Alabama State Board of Education is considering a $ 90,000 pay raise for State Superintendent Eric Mackey, a move that would increase his salary...
yellowhammernews.com
- 30+ days ago
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